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Green Minestrone
Lunch Italian

Green Minestrone

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add green beans, peas, and zucchini; toss to coat vegetables with oil.
  2. 2 Slowly stream vegetable broth into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in rosemary and great Northern beans and bring back to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add ditalini pasta and simmer soup until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and soup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley.
  3. 3 Ladle soup into serving bowls and top each serving with 1 heaping tablespoon Parmesan cheese; season with salt and black pepper. Garnish soup with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

By Melanie C.

New Year Three-Bean and Artichoke Salad
Lunch

New Year Three-Bean and Artichoke Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the Great Northern beans, garbanzo beans, black-eyed peas, artichokes, green onions, tomatoes, and garlic together in a bowl. Toss with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, oregano, and black pepper until well mixed. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

By Sisterlulabell

Sausage & White Bean Soup
Lunch

Sausage & White Bean Soup

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large, deep saute pan or soup kettle over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add sausages; cook, turning once or twice, until well-browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. (Sausage will not be fully cooked at this point.) Remove from pan. When cool enough to handle, cut into slices 1/4-inch thick.
  2. 2 Add prosciutto, onions, carrots, celery and thyme to the empty skillet; cook, stirring often, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mash one can of beans with a fork into a chunky puree. Add broth, whole and mashed beans, and sausage; cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, to blend flavors, 20 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes; serve.

By Ben S.

Three Bean Salad with Feta Cheese
Lunch

Three Bean Salad with Feta Cheese

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix black beans, kidney beans, great northern beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, feta cheese, red onion, Greek seasoning, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl; pour over bean mixture. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for about 2 hours for best flavor.

By MICAHGIBSON

Mom's Ham and Bean Soup
Lunch American

Mom's Ham and Bean Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
125 min
Total
620 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place Great Northern beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a large stockpot.
  2. 2 Add ham hocks, 5 cups water, celery, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf to beans in the stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until ham falls off the bones, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Remove ham hocks from soup. Cut meat from bones, discarding fat and bones. Return meat to the pot. Continue cooking until beans reach desired softness.

By BIGLERMOM

Rustic Cabbage and Sausage Soup
Lunch American

Rustic Cabbage and Sausage Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Add chicken broth, beans, tomatoes, cabbage, and Italian seasoning; bring to a simmer. Cook until cabbage is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

By mkhurt

Greek Cucumber Bean Salad
Lunch Greek

Greek Cucumber Bean Salad

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine great northern beans, fava beans, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, carrots, onion, and parsley in a large salad bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small glass measuring cup until it thickens slightly. Pour over the salad and mix well.
  3. 3 Add feta cheese and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until flavors have blended, about 2 hours.

By Julie Galatocky

Extra Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Lunch Mexican

Extra Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, select Saute function. When oil is hot, add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, corn, and chicken broth.
  2. 2 Beat enchilada sauce and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Pour into the Instant Pot® but do not stir. Hit Cancel.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Ladle soup into bowls and top with Monterey Jack cheese.

By thedailygourmet

Ham, Bean, and Potato Soup
Lunch American

Ham, Bean, and Potato Soup

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
150 min
Total
660 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Strain and rinse beans. Place beans into a large stockpot with ham, ham bone, tomato sauce, onions, celery, bouquet garni, parsley, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours. Add potatoes and carrots; continue to simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Season with more salt if necessary. Remove ham bone to serve.

By Steve A

Butternut Squash and Turnip Green Soup
Lunch American

Butternut Squash and Turnip Green Soup

Prep
30 min
Cook
55 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butternut squash, reduced-sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes, water, black beans, great northern beans, turnip greens, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar, Creole seasoning, garlic powder, and salt in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add regular chicken broth and scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Pour the mixture into the soup pot.
  3. 3 Reduce heat and simmer soup until squash and greens are tender, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By Jonathan Batchelor

White Bean Dip with Pine Nuts
Appetizer Italian

White Bean Dip with Pine Nuts

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the pine nuts, basil, and oregano into a food processor. Cover, and pulse 2 or 3 times to finely grind the nuts. Add beans and garlic; process until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in the lime juice, tomato, salt and pepper, and pulse 2 to 3 times until mixture is smooth and spreadable. With the food processor running, drizzle the oil into the dip. If mixture becomes too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until the dip is the right consistency.
  2. 2 Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight to blend the flavors before serving.

By KellyCo

Italian Sausage Soup
Dinner Italian

Italian Sausage Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in broth, tomatoes, and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in beans with liquid and zucchini; cover and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
  5. 5 Remove soup from heat and add spinach; replace the lid and allow spinach to wilt.
  6. 6 Stir until warmed through. Serve and enjoy!

By Karen Marshall

Pasta Fagioli Soup with Bacon
Dinner Italian

Pasta Fagioli Soup with Bacon

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, beans, water, spinach, tomato sauce, crumbled bacon, garlic, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and basil in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 minutes.
  2. 2 Add pasta and cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Ladle soup into individual bowls. Sprinkle with Romano cheese to serve.

By ANGCHICK

Instant Pot White Beans
Side Dish

Instant Pot White Beans

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour beans into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Cover with a few inches of cool water. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 28 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain beans and let cool.

By LauraF

Warm White Bean Dip
Appetizer

Warm White Bean Dip

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse garlic in a food processor until minced. Add beans, cumin, lime juice, and salt; pulse until all ingredients are well combined, 5 to 10 seconds.
  2. 2 With the motor running, slowly pour olive oil through the feed tube and process until mixture is creamy, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a microwave-safe serving bowl.
  3. 3 Heat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.

By Elizabeth

Creamy Ham and Beans

Creamy Ham and Beans

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add beans to boiling water and cook on high. Beans will soak up some water, so you will need to add more water later.
  2. 2 As soon as beans can be mashed with fork, add ham and onions, let cook until beans and ham are done.
  3. 3 Turn down to medium heat and add soup and cheese. Stir frequently while soup and cheese are mixed into the beans. When cheese is melted turn off heat and serve. Leftovers may be frozen.

By Phyllis Bartlow

Plant-Based Potato Salad
Dinner

Plant-Based Potato Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour great northern beans into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until very soft, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 At the same time, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender but not mushy, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Transfer beans to a large bowl. Add avocado and mash. Add mustard, yeast, lemon juice, and salt; stir until mixture is smooth. Add potatoes, celery, and onion and mix well.
  4. 4 Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

By Geeksr

Chicken and White Cheddar Queso Chili
Dinner

Chicken and White Cheddar Queso Chili

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
24 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beans, chicken broth, chicken breast, salsa verde, rice mix, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Stir and remove from heat. Let stand before serving, about 2 minutes.

By Bibi

Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder
Dinner

Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
600 min
Total
630 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beans in a large bowl with the water, cover, and soak overnight.
  2. 2 In a large skillet over medium to medium high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon fat and crumble the bacon; set aside.
  3. 3 In a slow cooker, combine the carrot, celery, onion, potato, Italian- style seasoning, ground black pepper, reserved beans and crumbled bacon. Pour the broth over all.
  4. 4 Cover and cook on low setting for 7 1/2 to 9 hours, or until beans are crisp to tender.
  5. 5 Transfer 2 cups at a time to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return all to slow cooker, add the milk, cover and heat on high for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

White Chili V
Dinner

White Chili V

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
480 min
Total
485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the Great Northern white beans, crushed tomatoes, green chilies, cooked chicken, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground Mexican oregano, ground marjoram, and minced garlic in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on Low until the flavors are thoroughly blended, about 8 hours.

By jedipunk

Quick Italian Rice Soup
Dinner

Quick Italian Rice Soup

Prep
7 min
Cook
23 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium high heat, cook ground beef and onions, breaking up larger ground beef pieces, until beef is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Drain off fat.
  2. 2 Stir in tomatoes, beans, and broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. When mixture begins to bubble, add vegetables and rice. Allow to come back to a simmer; reduce heat to medium for a gentle simmer.
  3. 3 Cook until rice is tender and vegetables are warmed through, about 8 minutes.

By Arizona Desert Flower

Bean-Hole Beans
Dinner American

Bean-Hole Beans

5.0

Prep
55 min
Cook
720 min
Total
790 min

Instructions

  1. 1 The bean hole should be 2 1/2 to 3 feet deep, depending on your pot. The hole should be big enough around to have a 6 inch space between the pot and the edge of the hole on all sides. To help hold heat, put some old tire chains or stones in the hole before starting the fire.
  2. 2 Start the fire and keep it filled with good dry hardwood. Let it burn for about 3 hours. The hole should be at least 3/4 full of hot coals. After the fire has been going for about an hour, place the beans in a large pot, on the stove with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until skins roll back when you blow on them, about 45 minutes. Watch closely, because they will get mushy if left too long.
  3. 3 When the hole is ready, cut the salt pork in to 2 inch wide and 1/4 inch thick slices. Place them into the bottom of the bean pot. Peel and cut the onions in half; lay them on top of the pork. Pour the beans and their liquid into the pot, then mix in the molasses, black pepper and dry mustard. Slice butter and place on top. Add enough boiling water to cover the beans by one inch. Cover the top of the pot tightly with aluminum foil so that it goes down over the sides by at least 2 inches. Place lid onto bean pot.
  4. 4 Before putting the pot into the hole, remove about 1/3 of the coals using a shovel. Remove and discard any burning pieces of wood. Place the bean pot into the hole, and put the coals from the hole back in around the sides and over the top of the bean pot. Now start filling the hole in with the dirt, packing it down with your feet as you go. You should end up with about 2 feet of dirt covering the pot. Cover the place where the beans are buried with a tarp or piece of metal to keep out rain.
  5. 5 Let the beans stew overnight in their bean hole. Carefully dig them out the next day and enjoy!

By HJARVEYGEE

Homemade Baked Beans
Side Dish

Homemade Baked Beans

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain and cool on paper towels. Crumble bacon once cooled.
  3. 3 Mix bacon, beans, onions, water, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt, and garlic powder together in the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until bubbling, 45 minutes.

By mariap430

Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup

Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove ham from the bone; cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the bone.
  2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3 At the same time, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan. Add onion, carrots, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour undrained beans into vegetable mixture. Add ham, reserved ham bone, water, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes, adding more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
  5. 5 Remove ham bone and bay leaves before serving.

By Christy

Roasted Golden Beet Hummus
Appetizer

Roasted Golden Beet Hummus

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Quarter beets and toss in a bowl with olive oil. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until a knife can be easily inserted into a beet, 35 to 40 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. 4 Place the beets in a food processor along with the beans, tahini, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, cumin, turmeric, sea salt, and garlic. Blend until smooth, adding small amounts of reserved bean liquid if the consistency is too thick. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.

By lutzflcat

Chili Verde
Dinner

Chili Verde

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
510 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1/2 of the Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 of the garlic pepper into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place roast into the cooker, and drizzle with remaining Worcestershire. Sprinkle remaining garlic pepper over the roast. Add onion and chile peppers; pour in chicken broth.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on Low until roast is tender enough to pull apart with a fork, 8 to 10 hours.
  3. 3 Add beans and salsa and continue cooking until heated through, 30 to 45 minutes.

By SASSYLUCKYL

White Chili
Dinner American

White Chili

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground turkey until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Stir in salsa, corn, water, beans, and cheese. Simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until cheese has melted and chili is hot.

By TINA B

Slow Cooker Northern White Bean
Dinner American

Slow Cooker Northern White Bean

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Total
675 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse; set aside.
  3. 3 Place neck bones in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth over bones; stir in soul seasoning.
  4. 4 Cook on High until meat falls off the bone, about 1 hour. Transfer bones and meat to a plate and shred meat from bones; discard bones.
  5. 5 Stir beans, onion, vinegar, sugar, and hot sauce into the slow cooker; spread shredded meat over bean mixture.
  6. 6 Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or High for 2 to 4 hours.

By Santilia Lovett